Not on display

Bow

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Composite recurved bow of wood and gut, in the unstrung position with nocks crossed over each other. The belly is painted red/orange, the grip and nocks black with gold painted or lacquered floral decoration and the nocks themselves are painted gold

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lacquered carved wood and sinew
Brief description
Middle East, Metalwork. Composite recurved bow of wood and gut, in the unstrung position with nocks crossed over each other. The belly is painted red/orange, the grip and nocks black with gold painted or lacquered floral decoration and the nocks themselves are painted gold. Iran, 19th century. Islamic arms and armour. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/ 1170.
Physical description
Composite recurved bow of wood and gut, in the unstrung position with nocks crossed over each other. The belly is painted red/orange, the grip and nocks black with gold painted or lacquered floral decoration and the nocks themselves are painted gold
Dimensions
  • Height: 45cm
  • Depth: 3.2cm
  • Width: 6cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Collection
Accession number
631-1876

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Record createdDecember 20, 2002
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